Score!!!

Our little Elle scored her very first goal this past Saturday.  She had two really good shots and couldn't get a goal and than in the first few minutes of the second half she smashed one into the goal!!!! We were so excited! She was grinning from ear to ear and gave me the thumbs up!  She has really picked up on soccer and loves it. We weren't sure she would when we signed her up but wow what an experience for her and us!  Way to go Elle Belle!!!

Brex is 2

Brex turned 2 on Easter Sunday.  We did the Easter activities first and then it was on to his birthday activities.  During the easter egg hunt he spotted his presents and decided he wanted to open those instead. I can't believe that he is already 2.  It makes me so sad that my baby is growing up so fast.  Here are some of the things that Brex does, knows and loves

-His favorite word is "NO"
-He loves to tease.
-He loves loves loves balls.  All types of balls.
-His favorite cartoons are bubble guppies and team umizoomi
-He has recently discovered hot dogs and loves them.  He also loves fruit, fruit snacks, noodles and olives. He's actually a really good eater.
-He likes to ride his bike and scooter and play outside.
-He can count and is learning his ABC's and colors.
-He knows where his eye's, ears, hair, belly, fingers, mouth, tongue, teeth, toes and more are at on his body.

He is my smart little whipper snapper and he amazes us everyday by the new things he's learning and doing.  There are times where I think he's not old enough to do that or know that or say that, but I guess it's time for momma to realize that her baby is growing up and that's ok.

We love you Brexy boo and we can't wait to see what the next year brings.

Easter

We had a wonderful easter this year. The kids had a blast coloring their eggs and than going on the easter egg hunt. They also had fun doing the pinata. It's a tradition with us to do a pinata every easter and this year Brex was having none of it.  He took just one swing and it was game over.  He did like picking up the candy afterwards and putting it in his basket.  Here are some pictures of our Easter.

 Coloring Easter Eggs

 Coming down the stairs Easter Morning

 Finding their baskets. The Easter Bunny hid them.

 Easter egg hunt.

 The kids were left with a Riddle to find their Easter Goodies.

 Brex's goody was a red bouncy ball

 Elle's riddle was this: Elle is still our little princess we suppose, maybe she should look where we dry our clothes.

Trey's said: "Trey likes to play games on the tv, with his old ones a new one may be."

Better late than never....

Happy Birthday to my sweetheart!  Cale's birthday was at the end of March and I am now just getting to it.  I realize I should have posted before the other 2 posts but like the title says better late than never.  We did it up right by getting balloons that the kids picked out.  Getting a red velvet cake(I didn't have time to make one and I haven't attempted red velvet yet) and of course getting his birthday present.  We grilled up some awesome steaks and corn on the BBQ and no BBQ is complete without pasta salad and fruit.  Dinner was delicious and so was dessert!  Elle decided to be the photographer and she definitely got pictures of all of us.  We love you sweetie and are so glad to had an awesome birthday!

 The kids waiting for the food to be done! 

 The cake with it's 13 + 1 + 1 Candles

We didn't have enough candles for 33 but we did have a 3 and a 1 and 2 single candles. Elle put the candles on the cake and it read 13 plus the 2 singles.  It was pretty funny and we all chuckled about how Cale was turning 15.  Love you babe!!!

Duckie Drop

It's Easter time and that means Duckie Drop time.  Every year the kids get so excited to go to this event.  I know they love the swimming aspect of it but it's the falling ducks out of the bucket that they love!  Brex fished a duck out of the water and got to keep it.  Trey and Elle both grabbed a duck that they turned in for prizes.  Uncle Dan came with us because it's tradition that he comes.(usually I am the one running the event, and he would help Cale with the kids.)   We all had a blast and that's what makes it worthwhile.

 Swimming with uncle dan

Brex after getting his duck

 Elle with her duck and prize

 Trey with his duck and us waiting to get his prize

 the easter bunny was even there.  brex was having none of it.

The curls are gone.

We made the decision to cut Brex's curls.  It was a hard decision and one we have been tossing around for weeks.  His hair had gotten to the point where you could do it and it looked adorable but than in 5 mins it was a total poof.  If was sad to see the curls go and even more shocking was how he looked with short hair.  His hair is still curly so now we are going to let it grow out again.  

BEFORE

AFTER

state swim, dogtown and soccer

Wow it's been a busy month. Besides being sick with the flu to strep all within a week we started Feb. off by going up north to watch auntie Paula swim at State!  She did an amazing job and their relay broke the school record. It was also my dad's birthday so we all went out to Sizzlers to celebrate! While at sizzlers Brex gave everyone a show by climbing on top of the table and dancing. I know you are thinking "where was she" I was helping Trey get his drink.  Everyone got a big kick out of it and thought he was so cute and funny.  I was a little embarrassed to say the least but it got worse about 10 mins after that he decided to puke all over. Needless to say I left after that.

We came back home still sick and busy as ever.  The kids had SEP's which they are doing amazing, we have gone swimming, Brex has been sick for the past 2 months with everything from the common cold to the flu to strep, and mommy worked the Dogtown half marathon 9k and 5k last weekend.  We also started soccer.  The first games were today and both Trey and Elle's teams won.  Trey played a little bit of goalie and Elle was in the mix of it all.

 In the mix of it all

 Elle and Hailey racing towards the ball

Elle with her team and throwing the ball in to play.

 Trey's team. They had the early 8am game and it was chilly.

 Ready for some action

Playing goalie